They say men don’t always listen to women—but sometimes the results are hilariously catastrophic.
A simple birthday wish can spiral into chaos when words are taken literally, and this story is a perfect example.
A man asked his wife what she wanted for her 40th birthday.
“I’d like to be six again,” she replied with a wistful smile.
On the morning of her birthday, he sprang into action. He woke her up early and whisked her off to the nearest amusement park. They rode everything imaginable—the Death Slide, Scream Loop, Wall of Horror—spending five hours screaming, spinning, and laughing until they were both dizzy and exhausted.
Finally, they staggered home. The wife collapsed on the bed, drained from the day’s adventures. Her husband leaned over, beaming, and asked, “So, honey… what was it like to be six years old again?”
She looked up at him, eyes heavy with fatigue, and said flatly:
“You fool. I meant my dress size.”
Conclusion
Even when we think we’re listening, misunderstandings can happen. Words are only as powerful as the attention behind them—and sometimes, literal interpretation leads to the funniest outcomes.